Massage Therapist: Metastatic Cancer

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Massage therapy DFW may be the answer for you if you suffer from chronic or acute physical pain. Whether your pain arises from an accident or any kind of condition that causes musculoskeletal discomfort, massage therapy can help to manage or alleviate it. While most people associate massage therapy with relief from chronic low back pain and relief from stress-induced back pain, you might be surprised to know that it has proven beneficial in controlling symptoms in people suffering from diseases that include:

Massage Therapist: Metastatic Cancer
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that therapeutic massage for patients suffering with metastatic cancer can improve their overall quality of life by reducing pain and improving sleep quality. In addition, massage therapy can help to relieve five common symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment: pain, anxiety, nausea, fatigue and depression. Massage can reduce swelling, increase the flow of oxygen into the tissues, soften and stretch scar tissue, stimulate the healing of connective tissue, lower the body’s production of the stress hormone, cortisol, and increase the production of serotonin, the neurotransmitter associated with feelings of well-being and happiness.

Deep Tissue Massage DFW: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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By the end of 4-week treatment period, patients also had greater range of motion in their wrists, elbows and shoulders. Arthritis sufferers who have first consulted with their rheumatologists about the benefits and risks of massage therapy, can incorporate it into their standard treatment plan to help manage the painful symptoms of rheumatoid

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